Dialect is the particular variety of a language spoken in one geographical area by a distinct group. Dialect includes the pronunciations, vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical constructions used by the people of a region. When Mama says, "much baking powder as she done borrowed from me all these years, she could of done gone into the baking business!" Hansberry uses her dialect to reveal Mama's wry humor, her frustration, her educational level, and her social background. As you read look for examples in the play's dialogue where dialect helps to reveal character.
Dialogue is written conversation between two or more characters. A play is created almost entirely of dialogue-conversation between characters. Through these conversations, we learn everything we know about the characters. Think about what is revealed about the relationship between George and Beneatha during their conversation in this section.
Analyzing Dramatic Elements: Dialogue
Dialect is the particular variety of a language spoken in one geographical area by a distinct group. Dialect includes the pronunciations, vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical constructions used by the people of a region. When Mama says, "much baking powder as she done borrowed from me all these years, she could of done gone into the baking business!" Hansberry uses her dialect to reveal Mama's wry humor, her frustration, her educational level, and her social background. As you read look for examples in the play's dialogue where dialect helps to reveal character.Dialogue is written conversation between two or more characters. A play is created almost entirely of dialogue-conversation between characters. Through these conversations, we learn everything we know about the characters. Think about what is revealed about the relationship between George and Beneatha during their conversation in this section.